Join the next generation of health care problem solvers and improve patient outcomes with a degree in health administration.
Why Study Health Administration?
As a health administrator, you’ll be involved in work that positively impacts individual lives.
Health care is a dynamic industry with countless areas of specialization. A health care management career path means you’ll have an open road ahead, where you can let your personal strengths and interests guide your way.
Health administration graduates have excellent earning potential. You'll find job opportunities in a variety of geographic regions, from small towns in rural areas to big cities around the world.
Why Study Health Administration at CSUN?
A Professional Focus
With a focus on learning-centered courses, community partnerships, research, advocacy and scholarship, the Health Administration program prepares you for professional positions that work to improve the delivery of health care services.
Make a Difference
Decisions made by health care executives can help improve life for hundreds, even thousands of people every day. At CSUN, we share that social mission.
Internships
The Health Administration program stresses the importance of practical work experience. You'll complete a field placement during your senior year.
What You'll Learn
You'll receive a strong foundation in important areas including biology, public health, biostatistics, psychology, sociology and accounting.
You'll then focus on core health administration courses, including:
- Introduction to Health Administration
- Medical Care Organization in the U.S.
- Leadership and Direction in the Administration of Health Services
- Health Law
- Health Information Systems
- Utilization of Professional and Allied Health Personnel
- Financial Planning and Reimbursement in Healthcare
You'll choose from electives such as:
- Global Perspective of Environmental Health
- Hospital Administration
- Health Services for the Elderly and Mentally Ill
- International Health
- Introduction to Gerontology
Careers & Outcomes
In addition to traditional careers in health care administration, graduates work in numerous other areas, including pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies, management consulting, financial institutions, long-term care facilities, professional societies and state and federal agencies.
Below are some of the job titles our graduates pursue.
Job Titles
- Hospital Administrator
- Healthcare Billing Administrator
- Purchasing Agent/Director
- Office Administrator
- Facilities Manager
- Nursing Home Administrator
Certification
CSUN's B.S. in Health Administration program is certified by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA). AUPHA-certified undergraduate programs are recognized for having withstood the rigors of peer review in which curricula, faculty and educational outcomes are critically examined.